A forest of opportunities in Ecuador
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Channel: UN Environment Programme · 2014 · Science & Technology
This video enters into the forests of Ecuador to learn more about the challenges, opportunities and realities of forest ecosystems and the people who inhabit them. 300 million people live in the world's forests. 1.6 billion people directly depend on them for their livelihoods, and 7 billion people -- that is, all of humanity -- need them to live. Forests carry out vital functions that decisively contribute to life on Earth and are essential for combating climate change. Recognizing the benefits that forests provide us, sustainably managing them and conserving them will help to overcome poverty and achieve sustainability. This video was produced in the framework of the United Nations Programme for Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (UN-REDD).
